This collection presents 96 Anime characters that start with R, spanning from “Rachnera Arachnera” to “Ryuunosuke Tanaka”. These entries cover lead and supporting roles across genres, and help fans, researchers, and casual readers find cast or series information quickly.
Anime characters that start with R are named figures who appear in anime adaptations and credited episodes. Many reflect naming trends and memorable roles, such as iconic leads or recurring side characters.
Below you’ll find the table with Character, Series (original title and year), and Voice actor.
Character: Shows the character’s canonical name and common aliases so you can identify the entry quickly.
Series (original title and year): Lists the anime title with its original-language name and release year, letting you find the source series fast.
Voice actor: Gives the primary Japanese voice actor and a major English dub actor when available, so you can reference the cast.
Anime characters that start with R
| Name | Series (original title / year) | Voice actors (Japanese / English) | Role / Notability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rei Ayanami | Shin Seiki Evangelion — 1995 | Hayashibara Megumi / Amanda Winn-Lee, Brina Palencia | Main Heroine |
| Roronoa Zoro | One Piece — 1999 | Nakai Kazuya / Christopher Sabat | Main Character / Swordsman |
| Rin Tohsaka | Fate/stay night — 2006 | Ueda Kana / Mela Lee | Main Heroine / Magus |
| Roy Mustang | Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist — 2009 | Miki Shin-ichiro / Travis Willingham | Major Supporting Character |
| Reigen Arataka | Mob Psycho 100 — 2016 | Sakurai Takahiro / Chris Niosi | Mentor / Deuteragonist |
| Rem | Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu — 2016 | Minase Inori / Brianna Knickerbocker | Main Heroine |
| Ryuk | Death Note — 2006 | Nakamura Shidō II / Brian Drummond | Supernatural Being / Catalyst |
| Rukia Kuchiki | Bleach — 2004 | Orikasa Fumiko / Michelle Ruff | Main Heroine / Soul Reaper |
| Reiner Braun | Shingeki no Kyojin — 2013 | Hosoya Yoshimasa / Robert McCollum | Antagonist / Deuteragonist |
| Riza Hawkeye | Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Fullmetal Alchemist — 2009 | Orikasa Fumiko / Colleen Clinkenbeard | Supporting Character / Marksman |
| Rintaro Okabe | Steins;Gate — 2011 | Miyano Mamoru / J. Michael Tatum | Protagonist |
| Rock Lee | Naruto — 2002 | Masukawa Yoichi / Brian Donovan | Supporting Character / Rival |
| Rin Okumura | Ao no Exorcist — 2011 | Okamoto Nobuhiko / Bryce Papenbrook | Protagonist |
| Revy | Black Lagoon — 2006 | Toyoguchi Megumi / Maryke Hendrikse | Protagonist |
| Rias Gremory | High School DxD — 2012 | Hikasa Yoko / Jamie Marchi | Main Heroine |
| Rikka Takanashi | Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! — 2012 | Uchida Maaya / Margaret McDonald | Protagonist |
| Ritsu Tainaka | K-On! — 2009 | Satō Satomi / Cassandra Lee Morris | Main Character / Drummer |
| Ryuuji Takasu | Toradora! — 2008 | Majima Junji / Erik Scott Kimerer | Protagonist |
| Ryuko Matoi | Kill la Kill — 2013 | Koshimizu Ami / Erica Mendez | Protagonist |
| Rohan Kishibe | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Diamond wa KudaKenai — 1999 | Sakurai Takahiro / Vic Mignogna | Supporting Character / Mangaka |
| Rei Hino (Sailor Mars) | Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon — 1992 | Tomizawa Michie / Cristina Vee | Main Character |
| Rengoku Kyojuro | Kimetsu no Yaiba — 2019 | Hino Satoshi / Mark Whitten | Supporting Character / Hashira |
| Ryo Asuka | DEVILMAN crybaby — 2018 | Murase Ayumu / Kyle McCarley | Antagonist / Deuteragonist |
| Rei Kiriyama | 3-gatsu no Lion — 2016 | Kawanishi Kengo / Khoi Dao | Protagonist |
| Rin Shima | Yuru Camp△ — 2018 | Toyama Nao / Amanda Lee | Protagonist |
| Ram | Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu — 2016 | Murata Rie / Ryan Bartley | Supporting Character |
| Renji Abarai | Bleach — 2004 | Itō Kentarō / Wally Wingert | Supporting Character / Rival |
| Rebecca | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners — 2022 | Yuuki Aoi / Alex Cazares | Supporting Character |
| Raphtalia | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari — 2019 | Seto Asami / Erica Mendez | Main Heroine |
| Rimuru Tempest | Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken — 2018 | Okasaki Miho / Brittney Karbowski | Protagonist |
| Ryo Saeba | City Hunter — 1987 | Kamiya Akira / Stephen Root | Protagonist |
| Ran Mouri | Meitantei Conan — 1996 | Yamazaki Wakana / Colleen Clinkenbeard | Main Heroine |
| Rider (Iskandar) | Fate/Zero — 2011 | Ōtsuka Akio / Jamieson Price | Supporting Character / Servant |
| Renge Miyauchi | Non Non Biyori — 2013 | Koiwai Kotori / Emily Neves | Main Character |
| Red Blood Cell (AE3803) | Hataraku Saibou — 2018 | Hanazawa Kana / Cherami Leigh | Protagonist |
| Roswaal L. Mathers | Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu — 2016 | Koyasu Takehito / Ray Chase | Supporting Antagonist |
| Rika Furude | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni — 2006 | Tamura Yukari / Apphia Yu | Main Character |
| Ryuunosuke Akutagawa | Bungou Stray Dogs — 2016 | Ono Kensho / Brian Beacock | Antagonist / Rival |
| Ryuunosuke Tanaka | Haikyuu!! — 2014 | Hayashi Yuu / Greg Ayres | Supporting Character |
| Rin Itoshi | Blue Lock — 2022 | Uchiyama Kouki / Matt Shipman | Rival |
| Reo Mikage | Blue Lock — 2022 | Uchida Yuma / Kamen Casey | Supporting Character |
| Risotto Nero | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Ougon no Kaze — 2018 | Fujii Shinshuu / Armen Taylor | Antagonist |
| Roberta | Black Lagoon — 2006 | Tomizawa Michie / Tabitha St. Germain | Antagonist |
| Ryougi Shiki | Kara no Kyoukai — 2007 | Sakamoto Maaya / Kara Edwards | Protagonist |
| Ryouma Echizen | Tennis no Ouji-sama — 2001 | Minagawa Junko / David Neil Black | Protagonist |
| Rei Furuya | Meitantei Conan — 1996 | Furuya Tōru / Kyle Hebert | Rival / Anti-hero |
| Rolo Lamperouge | Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 — 2008 | Mizushima Takahiro / Spike Spencer | Supporting Character |
| Rika Shinozaki (Lisbeth) | Sword Art Online — 2012 | Takagaki Ayahi / Sarah Anne Williams | Supporting Character |
| Reg | Made in Abyss — 2017 | Ise Mariya / Luci Christian | Protagonist |
| Riko | Made in Abyss — 2017 | Tomita Miyu / Brittany Lauda | Protagonist |
| Ryo Yamada | Bocchi the Rock! — 2022 | Mizuno Saku / Emi Lo | Main Character |
| Rui | Kimetsu no Yaiba — 2019 | Uchiyama Kouki / Billy Kametz | Antagonist |
| Ruri Gokō (Kuroneko) | Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai — 2010 | Hanazawa Kana / Lauren Landa | Supporting Character |
| Rokuro Okajima (Rock) | Black Lagoon — 2006 | Namikawa Daisuke / Brad Swaile | Protagonist |
| Ryomen Sukuna | Jujutsu Kaisen — 2020 | Suwabe Junichi / Ray Chase | Primary Antagonist |
| Rika Orimoto | Gekijouban Jujutsu Kaisen 0 — 2021 | Hanazawa Kana / Anairis Quiñones | Major Character |
| Rak Wraithraiser | Sin-ui Tap — 2020 | Miyake Kenta / Matthew David Rudd | Main Character |
| Recca Hanabishi | Rekka no Honoo — 1997 | Seki Tomokazu / Scott Roberts | Protagonist |
| Rossiu Adai | Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann — 2007 | Saiga Mitsuki / Johnny Yong Bosch | Major Supporting Character |
| Ritsu Onodera | Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi — 2011 | Kondō Takashi / Scott Frerichs | Protagonist |
| Reki Kyan | SK8 the Infinity — 2021 | Hatanaka Tasuku / Matt Shipman | Protagonist |
| Rudeus Greyrat | Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu — 2021 | Sugita Tomokazu (previous life), Uchiyama Yumi (current life) / Madeleine Morris, Ben Phillips | Protagonist |
| Roxy Migurdia | Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu — 2021 | Koyama Konomi / Michelle Rojas | Mentor / Major Character |
| Robert E. O. Speedwagon | JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken — 2012 | Ueda Yōji / Keith Silverstein | Supporting Character |
| Reiko Tamura | Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu — 2014 | Tanaka Atsuko / Terri Doty | Antagonist / Scientist |
| Rin Natsume | Little Busters! — 2012 | Tamiya Tomoe / Tia Ballard | Main Heroine |
| Rider (Medusa) | Fate/stay night — 2006 | Asakawa Yuu / Karen Strassman | Supporting Character / Servant |
| Rin Matsuoka | Free! — 2013 | Miyano Mamoru / Johnny Yong Bosch | Rival / Deuteragonist |
| Rachnera Arachnera | Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou — 2015 | Kobayashi Yuu / Monica Rial | Main Character |
| Rogue Cheney | Fairy Tail — 2009 | Suzumura Kenichi / Garret Storms | Rival / Supporting Character |
| Re-l Mayer | Ergo Proxy — 2006 | Saitō Rie / Karen Thompson | Protagonist |
| Ritsuko Akagi | Shin Seiki Evangelion — 1995 | Yamaguchi Yuriko / Sue Ulu | Supporting Character / Scientist |
| Rin Hoshizora | Love Live! School Idol Project — 2013 | Iida Riho / Faye Mata | Main Character |
| Rei Ryugazaki | Free! — 2013 | Hirakawa Daisuke / J. Michael Tatum | Main Character |
| Reiju Vinsmoke | One Piece — 1999 | Neya Michiko / Alexis Tipton | Supporting Character |
| Ryohei Sasagawa | Katekyō Hitman Reborn! — 2006 | Kiuchi Hidenobu / Will Friedle | Supporting Character |
| Ringo Noyamano | Air Gear — 2006 | Ise Mariya / Luci Christian | Main Heroine |
| Ryu Yamada | Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo — 2015 | Ōsaka Ryōta / Newton Pittman | Protagonist |
| Rin Kaga | Usagi Drop — 2011 | Matsuura Ayu / Cassandra Lee Morris | Main Character |
| Ringo Oginome | Mawaru Penguindrum — 2011 | Arakawa Miho / Monica Rial | Main Character |
| Rentarō Satomi | Black Bullet — 2014 | Kaji Yuki / Chris Patton | Protagonist |
| Ristarte | Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru — 2019 | Toyosaki Aki / Jamie Marchi | Main Heroine / Goddess |
| Ritsu Kageyama | Mob Psycho 100 — 2016 | Irino Miyu / Max Mittelman | Supporting Character |
| Rei Todoroki | Boku no Hero Academia — 2016 | Neya Michiko / Morgan Garrett | Supporting Character |
| Rael Kertia | Noblesse — 2020 | Fukuyama Jun / Lucien Dodge | Supporting Character |
| Ryuji Suguro (Bon) | Ao no Exorcist — 2011 | Nakai Kazuya / Kyle Hebert | Rival / Supporting Character |
| Ranko Kanzaki | The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls — 2015 | Uchida Maaya / Faleena Hopkins | Supporting Character / Idol |
| Rikka Sakurauchi | Love Live! Sunshine!! — 2016 | Aida Rikako / Jeannie Tirado | Main Character |
| Rider of Red (Achilles) | Fate/Apocrypha — 2017 | Furukawa Makoto / Joe Zieja | Supporting Character / Servant |
| Ryou Bakura | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters — 2000 | Inoue You (1st), Matsumoto Rika (2nd) / Ted Lewis | Antagonist / Rival |
| Ren Amaki | Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari — 2019 | Matsouka Yoshitsugu / Alan Lee | Supporting Character / Rival |
| Ranka Lee | Macross Frontier — 2008 | Nakajima Megumi / Megan Emerick | Main Heroine / Singer |
| Ritsuko Akagi | Gekijouban Evangelion — 1997 | Yamaguchi Yuriko / Sue Ulu | Supporting Character / Scientist |
| Ryouta Kise | Kuroko no Basket — 2012 | Kimura Ryouhei / Erik Scott Kimerer | Rival / Supporting Character |
| Rin Kokonoe | Kodomo no Jikan — 2007 | Kitamura Eri / N/A | Protagonist |
| Ranmaru Kurosaki | Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love 2000% — 2013 | Suzuki Tatsuhisa / Marcus Stimac | Supporting Character / Idol |
Descriptions
Rei Ayanami
The quiet and enigmatic pilot of Evangelion Unit-00. Her mysterious origins and stoic personality have made her one of the most iconic and influential characters in anime history.
Roronoa Zoro
The formidable swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates who aims to become the world’s greatest. Known for his unique three-sword style and terrible sense of direction, he is fiercely loyal.
Rin Tohsaka
A model student and powerful magus from a prestigious family who participates in the Holy Grail War. She is highly competent, proud, and serves as the Master of Archer.
Roy Mustang
Known as the Flame Alchemist, he is an ambitious State Alchemist with a sharp mind and a powerful command over fire. He aims to become the leader of Amestris.
Reigen Arataka
A self-proclaimed “Greatest Psychic of the 21st Century” who is actually a charismatic con artist. He runs a psychic consultation business and serves as the mentor to his student, Mob.
Rem
One of the twin demon maids serving at the Roswaal mansion. Despite a tragic past, she is fiercely devoted to those she cares about, especially the protagonist, Subaru.
Ryuk
A Shinigami (god of death) who, out of boredom, drops a Death Note into the human world. He is bound to the notebook’s owner, Light Yagami, and enjoys observing the ensuing chaos.
Rukia Kuchiki
A Soul Reaper from the noble Kuchiki clan. She gives her powers to Ichigo Kurosaki, kicking off the series’ plot, and serves as his guide to the world of spirits.
Reiner Braun
A soldier of the Survey Corps from Marley, acting as a conflicted warrior with a complex psychological state. He is the user of the Armored Titan power.
Riza Hawkeye
Roy Mustang’s loyal adjutant and personal bodyguard. She is an expert sharpshooter, known for her calm demeanor and unwavering dedication, often acting as Mustang’s conscience.
Rintaro Okabe
A self-proclaimed mad scientist who discovers time travel. His eccentric and dramatic personality hides a brilliant mind that is put to the test as he tries to prevent a dark future.
Rock Lee
A shinobi from Konoha who cannot use ninjutsu or genjutsu but compensates with extreme taijutsu skill. His dedication and “never give up” attitude make him a fan favorite.
Rin Okumura
The son of Satan, born to a human woman. He enrolls at True Cross Academy to become an Exorcist and defeat his biological father after his adoptive father is killed.
Revy
A Chinese-American gunslinger known as “Two Hands.” As the primary muscle of the Lagoon Company, her aggressive, nihilistic personality and incredible skill in combat are legendary.
Rias Gremory
A high-class devil from the Gremory clan and the master of Issei Hyodo. She is known as the “Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess” and is one of the most powerful young devils.
Rikka Takanashi
A high school girl who suffers from “chunibyo,” believing she has supernatural powers. She wields the “Tyrant’s Eye” and lives in a world of her own grand delusions.
Ritsu Tainaka
The energetic, self-proclaimed president of the Light Music Club. She plays the drums and is the primary source of comic relief and motivation for the band, Ho-kago Tea Time.
Ryuuji Takasu
A gentle high school student whose intimidating eyes make people mistake him for a delinquent. He is a skilled homemaker who forms an unlikely alliance with Taiga Aisaka.
Ryuko Matoi
A fierce and determined transfer student searching for her father’s killer. She wields a giant Scissor Blade and partners with a sentient sailor uniform named Senketsu.
Rohan Kishibe
A successful and eccentric manga artist living in Morioh. His Stand, “Heaven’s Door,” allows him to read and write on people like books, altering their memories and actions.
Rei Hino (Sailor Mars)
A miko (shrine maiden) with psychic abilities and the Guardian of Fire, Sailor Mars. She is passionate, fiery, and often clashes with Usagi, but is a deeply loyal friend.
Rengoku Kyojuro
The Flame Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps. His powerful abilities, unwavering optimism, and passionate spirit made him a standout character, especially in the “Mugen Train” arc.
Ryo Asuka
A brilliant professor and Akira Fudo’s childhood friend. He initiates the events that turn Akira into Devilman, hiding his own sinister and apocalyptic agenda.
Rei Kiriyama
A 17-year-old professional shogi player struggling with depression and loneliness after the death of his family. The series follows his growth both as a player and as a person.
Rin Shima
A quiet high school girl who loves to go solo camping in the off-season. She prefers solitude but slowly begins to appreciate the joys of camping with friends.
Ram
Rem’s older twin sister and fellow maid. Though she lost her demonic horn and much of her power, she is sharp-tongued, confident, and fiercely protective of her sister.
Renji Abarai
The lieutenant of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13. He is Rukia’s childhood friend and a fierce rival to Ichigo, known for his brash personality and his extendable Zanpakutō, Zabimaru.
Rebecca
A trigger-happy and foul-mouthed solo from David Martinez’s edgerunner crew. Her wild personality, short stature, and loyalty quickly made her a fan-favorite character.
Raphtalia
A tanuki demi-human who was purchased as a slave by the Shield Hero, Naofumi. She becomes his first and most loyal companion, acting as his sword in battle and his moral compass.
Rimuru Tempest
A man reincarnated into a fantasy world as a slime with unique absorption abilities. He gradually evolves into one of the world’s most powerful beings, founding a nation for all monsters.
Ryo Saeba
A highly skilled private detective, or “sweeper,” operating in Tokyo. Known as the City Hunter, he is an expert marksman with a lecherous personality that hides a serious, professional side.
Ran Mouri
Shinichi Kudo’s childhood friend and a skilled martial artist. She is unaware that the child detective Conan Edogawa is actually Shinichi, and she patiently waits for his return.
Rider (Iskandar)
The King of Conquerors, Alexander the Great, summoned as a Rider-class Servant. His boisterous, charismatic personality and immense power leave a lasting impression on everyone he meets.
Renge Miyauchi
A first-grade student in a rural village. Her curious and eccentric personality, deadpan humor, and catchphrase “Nyanpasu!” have made her an iconic and beloved character.
Red Blood Cell (AE3803)
A rookie red blood cell tasked with transporting oxygen throughout the body. She is clumsy and easily lost but determined to do her job correctly, often encountering various cells and pathogens.
Roswaal L. Mathers
The eccentric and powerful margrave and court mage of Lugunica. He is the sponsor of Emilia’s bid for the throne and a master manipulator whose motivations are shrouded in mystery.
Rika Furude
The young miko of the Hinamizawa shrine. She appears cute and innocent but is trapped in a century-long time loop, desperately trying to prevent her own murder and a village-wide disaster.
Ryuunosuke Akutagawa
A member of the Port Mafia with the deadly ability “Rashomon.” He has a ruthless demeanor and a desperate desire for Dazai’s approval, making him a fierce rival to Atsushi.
Ryuunosuke Tanaka
The wing spiker for the Karasuno High volleyball team. He is loud, hot-headed, and fiercely protective of his teammates, often acting as the team’s mental backbone.
Rin Itoshi
Considered the best player at the Blue Lock facility, he is a prodigy with a cold and arrogant personality. He is the younger brother of the world-class striker Sae Itoshi.
Reo Mikage
The heir to a massive corporation who decides to pursue a World Cup victory. He is a versatile and intelligent player who initially partners with Nagi Seishiro.
Risotto Nero
The leader of La Squadra Esecuzioni, an assassination team within the Passione gang. His Stand, Metallica, allows him to manipulate iron, making him a formidable and deadly opponent.
Roberta
A former FARC guerrilla turned maid. When her master is assassinated, she goes on a terrifying, Terminator-like rampage of revenge, showcasing her immense combat skills.
Ryougi Shiki
A young woman from a demon-hunting clan who possesses the “Mystic Eyes of Death Perception,” allowing her to see and cut the conceptual “lines of death” on anything.
Ryouma Echizen
A tennis prodigy who returns to Japan and joins the Seishun Academy tennis team. Despite his cocky attitude, his incredible talent pushes his team and rivals to new heights.
Rei Furuya
A triple agent working for the National Police Agency, the Black Organization (as Bourbon), and as a private detective. He is an extremely popular and multifaceted character.
Rolo Lamperouge
An assassin sent to monitor Lelouch who poses as his younger brother. He pilots the Vincent and possesses a Geass that can stop the subjective experience of time for those around him.
Rika Shinozaki (Lisbeth)
A blacksmith in Sword Art Online who becomes one of Kirito’s close friends. She is cheerful and energetic, running a successful forge that supplies many top players with weapons.
Reg
An amnesiac cyborg boy with extendable arms and a powerful incinerator cannon. He meets Riko at the edge of the Abyss and joins her on her perilous journey to the bottom.
Riko
An orphan girl who dreams of becoming a legendary White Whistle cave raider like her mother. She is relentlessly optimistic and knowledgeable, leading the expedition into the Abyss.
Ryo Yamada
The stoic and eccentric bassist of Kessoku Band. She is a cool-headed oddball who spends all her money on new bass gear, often having to eat weeds to survive.
Rui
A member of the Twelve Kizuki, holding the position of Lower Rank Five. He is a spider demon who desperately seeks to create a genuine family bond through fear and control.
Ruri Gokō (Kuroneko)
A fellow otaku and friend of the protagonist. She is known for her gothic lolita fashion and “chunibyo” persona, often speaking in an overly formal and dramatic manner.
Rokuro Okajima (Rock)
An ordinary Japanese salaryman who is taken hostage and subsequently joins the Lagoon Company mercenaries. He serves as the crew’s negotiator and moral center in a world of crime.
Ryomen Sukuna
The undisputed King of Curses, a legendary demon sealed away centuries ago. He is reincarnated within the body of Yuji Itadori, acting as a malevolent and overwhelmingly powerful force.
Rika Orimoto
The childhood friend of Yuta Okkotsu, whose tragic death caused her to transform into a powerful cursed spirit bound to him. She is known as the “Queen of Curses.”
Rak Wraithraiser
A giant, alligator-like creature who values strength and loyalty above all. He quickly befriends Bam and Khun, forming a powerful trio and providing comic relief with his love for bananas.
Recca Hanabishi
A high school student obsessed with ninjas who discovers he is the last surviving heir of a ninja clan with the power to control fire. He dedicates himself to protecting his friend, Yanagi.
Rossiu Adai
A serious and pragmatic boy from an underground village who joins Team Dai-Gurren. He later becomes a key political figure, whose logical approach often clashes with Simon’s idealism.
Ritsu Onodera
A literature editor who transfers to the shojo manga department to escape his former boss, who was also his first love. He navigates the high-pressure world of manga publishing.
Reki Kyan
A cheerful high school student with a deep passion for skateboarding and building custom boards. He introduces a transfer student, Langa, to the secret, high-stakes world of “S” races.
Rudeus Greyrat
A shut-in who is reincarnated into a fantasy world with his memories intact. He resolves to live his new life to the fullest, becoming a prodigiously talented magician from a young age.
Roxy Migurdia
A talented mage of the Migurd demon tribe who becomes Rudeus’s first magic tutor. She plays a crucial role in his development and is the founder of a religion that worships him.
Robert E. O. Speedwagon
A former street thug from London who, after being defeated by Jonathan Joestar, becomes his most loyal and lifelong friend. He founds the Speedwagon Foundation to aid the Joestar family.
Reiko Tamura
A highly intelligent Parasyte who integrates into human society as a high school teacher. She conducts experiments to understand her own species, displaying a cold yet curious nature.
Rin Natsume
The shy, cat-loving sister of the Little Busters’ leader. She struggles with social interaction but slowly opens up through the group’s baseball games and missions.
Rider (Medusa)
A Rider-class Servant summoned in the Fifth Holy Grail War. Cursed with mystic eyes that petrify onlookers, she is a silent, swift, and tragic figure from Greek mythology.
Rin Matsuoka
Haruka Nanase’s childhood friend and primary rival. He is a passionate and competitive swimmer who trains in Australia before returning to Japan with a more aggressive attitude.
Rachnera Arachnera
An Arachne (spider-woman) who joins the main character’s household. She has a sadistic and teasing personality but is also caring and perceptive, enjoying bondage and playing with her new housemates.
Rogue Cheney
The Shadow Dragon Slayer from the Sabertooth guild. Initially arrogant, he is a reserved and thoughtful individual who deeply admires his partner, Sting, and has a cat-like Exceed named Frosch.
Re-l Mayer
The intelligent and serious granddaughter of the ruler of the domed city of Romdo. An inspector for the Citizen Intelligence Bureau, she investigates a series of mysterious murders.
Ritsuko Akagi
The head scientist of NERV and one of its three main computer technicians. Her work is crucial to the Evangelion project, but her personal life is entangled with the Gendo Ikari.
Rin Hoshizora
An energetic, athletic member of the school idol group μ’s. She often ends her sentences with “-nya!” and struggles with her femininity, preferring to dress in a boyish style.
Rei Ryugazaki
A logical and theory-obsessed former member of the track team who is recruited into the Iwatobi Swim Club. He initially can’t swim but learns through pure calculation and dedication.
Reiju Vinsmoke
The eldest child and only daughter of the Vinsmoke Family, also known as “Poison Pink.” Unlike her cruel brothers, she possesses a degree of empathy, which she hides from her family.
Ryohei Sasagawa
The hyper-enthusiastic captain of the boxing club and Ryohei’s older brother. He is recruited into the Vongola Family as the Sun Guardian, always shouting his “To the EXTREME!” catchphrase.
Ringo Noyamano
The leader of the Air Treck team Kogarasumaru and a childhood friend of the protagonist, Ikki. She secretly moonlights as the skilled rider “Croissant Mask.”
Ryu Yamada
A high school delinquent who discovers he has the power to switch bodies with anyone he kisses. This leads him to uncover the secrets of seven witches attending his school.
Rin Kaga
The illegitimate six-year-old daughter of the protagonist’s late grandfather. After being ostracized by the family, she is adopted and raised by her 30-year-old “uncle,” Daikichi.
Ringo Oginome
A high school girl who believes she is the reincarnation of the protagonists’ late sister. She obsessively follows a diary that she believes dictates her fate.
Rentarō Satomi
A high school student and Promoter in the Tendo Civil Security agency. He fights alongside his Cursed Child partner, Enju, to protect Tokyo from monstrous Gastrea.
Ristarte
A rookie healing goddess tasked with saving a world by summoning a hero. She is driven to her wits’ end by her chosen hero’s absurdly cautious nature, leading to hilarious overreactions.
Ritsu Kageyama
Mob’s younger brother. He is intelligent, popular, and a member of the student council. He secretly envies his brother’s psychic powers and eventually awakens his own.
Rei Todoroki
The estranged wife of the hero Endeavor and mother to Shoto Todoroki. Her tragic backstory and mental breakdown due to her husband’s abuse are central to the Todoroki family’s conflict.
Rael Kertia
A young, arrogant noble from the Kertia Clan known for his impressive speed and combat abilities. He initially clashes with Rai’s group but eventually becomes a reluctant ally.
Ryuji Suguro (Bon)
A determined and intelligent student at True Cross Academy who aims to defeat Satan to restore his temple. He is a fierce rival and later a close friend to Rin Okumura.
Ranko Kanzaki
A popular idol known for her “chunibyo” persona, speaking in a dramatic, dark fantasy style. Beneath her persona, she is a sweet girl who loves gothic fashion.
Rikka Sakurauchi
A transfer student from Tokyo and a talented pianist who joins the school idol group Aqours. She is mature and modest but prone to panicking under pressure.
Rider of Red (Achilles)
The legendary Greek hero Achilles, summoned as a Rider-class Servant for the Red Faction. He is a confident and powerful hero who fights with his divine spear and chariot.
Ryou Bakura
A kind transfer student who holds the Millennium Ring, which contains the malevolent spirit of a 3,000-year-old tomb robber, Yami Bakura, who seeks to collect the Millennium Items.
Ren Amaki
One of the Four Legendary Heroes summoned to Melromarc, the Sword Hero. He is aloof and acts like a solo player from a video game, initially clashing with Naofumi’s methods.
Ranka Lee
A young girl with a cheerful personality who dreams of becoming a singer. Her songs have a mysterious connection to the alien Vajra, making her a key figure in the war.
Ritsuko Akagi
NERV’s head scientist and the daughter of its founder. She is brilliant but emotionally complex, with a deep and troubled history with Gendo Ikari that culminates in a tragic end.
Ryouta Kise
One of the members of the “Generation of Miracles” and the ace of Kaijō High’s basketball team. His special ability is “Perfect Copy,” allowing him to replicate other players’ moves.
Rin Kokonoe
A mischievous and precocious third-grade student who develops an intense crush on her new young teacher. Her bold and often inappropriate actions drive the series’ controversial plot.
Ranmaru Kurosaki
A cool and rebellious rock idol who plays the bass in the quartet band, QUARTET NIGHT. He is a senior and mentor to the idols of STARISH.